Nothin' Lastin' subscribers' preview

Here is the new album cover. I'm over the moon.....Please don't share this on social media. This is just for you this week.

Jul 6

Dear Subscriber (Loose Booster)

I got a note from Kathy Schoenhals Feigal. She asked, “I want to be a paying subscriber to Loose Cannon. How do I do that?

When I started this free newsletter, I thought at some point I would offer a paid subscription tier, with a few perks. Six months in, I’ve decided not to do this. I’m an inveterate explorer, and this newsletter gives voice to my perambulations. If it becomes an obligation, some of the fun will go out of it. It will become more of a job than a labor of love and love is what it’s all about. Right?

But in the same way I honor my urge to explore, I honor Kathy’s desire to offer material support. I remember as a kid saving up $9.98 to buy a vinyl album, an LP. Today you can get all the music you can digest for free on streaming services like Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube. I stream music too, but I also purchase albums when I think something is special. When I pay for an album, I send a message of support. It changes my relationship to the music, gives me a more tangible connection to not only the music but the musicians. I suspect this was behind Kathy’s generous question. And if I have this wrong, or am only catching part of it, Kathy, please let me know.

Today, I’m offering you a subscribers’ only exclusive: the chance to be the first to pre-order my new album, Nothin’ Lastin’, in the collector’s edition vinyl. The cost is $30.00. For the next week subscribers get their album signed. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER

Vinyl is enjoying a comeback as many of us have pulled out our old turntables (or even bought new ones) to enjoy the warmth and breadth of non-digital sound. But even if you don’t have a turntable, I hope you will enjoy this offering. The cover, designed by the amazing and world-renowned Edward Bateman, is a work of art, a true collector’s item. And the liner notes, something sadly missing in the digital music experience, will offer another dimension to the music even if you ultimately listen to it another way.

I’ve been working on these thirteen songs for the past four years. They have given me a chance to collaborate with an incredible cadre of artists. The songs on the album will be the topic of several Boosts this summer so again, you are an insider to the whole process of creating the Nothin’ Lastin’ song cycle.

As the album release in early October draws closer, I will be offering advance opportunities to purchase CDs and downloads as well. As you may know producing a vinyl album is not only costly but quite a lengthy process these days. So having advance orders really helps me plan. Vinyl is in such demand we have hired the same guys that steal catalytic converters off cars to strip vinyl siding off homes to be able to bring you this offer.

Love to you dear Boosters and appreciate your support,

Hal

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